Hastings will host a story time event for children in grades K-3 from 5:30-7 p.m. today in the store’s children’s department. Snacks will be provided by the Cake Place. Face painting and other activities will be available.

Gospel music Friday at Moreland Red Barn

Gospel music will be played from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Red Barn in Moreland. Special guests will be Unashamed. A $2 donation will be taken at the door. The group is also accepting canned food items to donate to a local church.

College to Career Conference on Friday at ATU

Russellville native Paul Vitale will offer the keynote address at 11 a.m. Friday at the Arkansas Tech University College of Business 2012 College to Career Conference.

Vitale is founder of Vital Communications Inc., and a professional speaker with clients such as the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, ESPN, Southwest Airlines, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Tyson Foods.

Community in Unity on Friday, Saturday

The seventh annual Community in Unity Fall Festival will begin with “Gospel Night” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at James School Park on South Independence Avenue in Russellville. “Fun Day” will be 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Family fun will include a parade, food, games, voter registration and other educational booths, speakers and more. For more information, call Phyllis at 858-8491, Kristy at 747-1512, Chandra at 968-1859 or La Shawn at 567-4807.

Williams Family Jamboree on Saturday

The Williams Family Jamboree will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday in an inside facility 2 1/2 miles north of Dover on State Highway 7. A variety singing and small concessions will be available. Singers are welcome. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 331-2314.

Monday is deadline to register to vote

The deadline to register to vote in the 2012 general election is Monday. The Pope County Clerk’s Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call Pope County Clerk Laura McGuire at 968-6064.

Community blood drive Oct. 12

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center will host a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 in cafes 2 and 3. Participants will receive a “Be a Good Cookie” T-shirt.